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"Protea cynaroides", the king protea, is a flowering plant. It is a distinctive member of "Protea", having the largest flower head in the genus. The species is also known as giant protea, honeypot or king sugar bush. It is widely distributed in the southwestern and southern parts of South Africa in the fynbos region.

Similar species: Proteales
Species identified by Neptune
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Uploaded Nov 7, 2021. Captured Nov 7, 2021 12:47 in Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Bells Line of Rd, Mount Tomah NSW 2758, Australia.
  • NIKON D7500
  • f/8.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm